Public choice theory and local government structure: An evaluation of reorganisation in Scotland and Wales

Local Government Studies

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 56-72

  Boyne, George A ^a  

^a CARDIFF UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 0001891341     PISSN: 03003930     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/03003939708433876     Document Type: Review

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